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seCurity and PrivaCy in smart Grids
activities will be taken into account for optimum control. e addition
of these new elements will result in continuously increasing complex-
ity. For different subnetworks or elements to be integrated into the
smart grid seamlessly, a communication backbone has to be developed
prior to adding various functions. Hence, the earlier the communica-
tion backbone is determined, the fewer the complications that will be
faced later in building the grid.
5.5.1 Development of Communications Infrastructure
To develop this communications infrastructure, a high level of inter-
connectivity and reliability among its nodes ...